Month: December 2016

Top 10 Supplements for Fitness

Did you make a resolution to work out more in the new year? Here’s a list of popular supplements that will enhance and support your workout and health goals!

What are Supplements?

Supplements are just that — supplements, not replacements. Paired with a healthy diet, they can help keep the body strong by focusing on prevention and support. They can also help to address specific health needs related to your joints, heart, brain, digestion and more. Research indicates that optimal levels of some nutrients are tough to obtain from diet alone, thus… supplements!

1. Energy Supplements

Natural energy enhancers like green tea and yerba mate will support endurance and mental focus without the jitters or caffeine crash. Boosting your energy with natural ingredients will help increase endurance, aerobic and anaerobic capacity, and enhance mental focus before long and high-intensity workouts.

B vitamins are necessary for the body to convert proteins and sugars into energy, and are necessary for peak performance and recovery.

4. Bone and Joint Supplements

Make sure you are supporting the bone and joint structure that keeps your body supported! Orthopedic injuries are a very common reason people can’t work out like they want to.

Calcium provides critical support for healthy bones. Although it is never too late to nourish your bones, early intervention through adequate calcium intake, regular exercise, and a diet rich in fresh, unprocessed foods will help prevent bone loss in later years.

Vitamin D plays a major role in bone development and appears to have a beneficial effect on many of the body’s systems. Most people cannot get needed levels of vitamins D from recommended diets.

Glucosamine and chondroitin formulas address joint discomfort by supplementing and supporting components naturally found in healthy cartilage. Glucosamine is a building block of cartilage, while chondroitin sulfate is actually a constituent of cartilage.

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6. Healthy Fats

Healthy Fats are vital for numerous functions in the body, including a healthy cardiovascular system, brain, mood, joints and skin.

Fish oil is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are key players in the recovery process. Essential fatty acids found in fish oils may support a healthy inflammation response after exercise. This may help to reduce the post-exercise muscle soreness often felt for hours or days after strenuous or unaccustomed exercise.

Plant-based omega-3s, derived from nuts and seeds, are great options for those who don’t consume fish or meat.

10. Superfoods Supplements

Superfoods are packed with essential nutrients and available in a variety of convenient forms, like powders, bars and capsules, which can help you get in your recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

Greens and wheatgrass are loaded with antioxidants, fiber and minerals.

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